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Postdoc Positions

We do not have postdoc openings now. Please email Dr. Yang directly and briefly describe your academic background and future research interests. Please provide a CV with 2-3 reference contacts.

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Ph.D. Positions in Solid Mechanics

We have 1~2 funded Ph.D. positions in solid mechanics starting in Spring 2024 (apply before Oct/01/23) or Fall 2024 (apply before Dec/01/23).

  • Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s or a master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, optical engineering, precision instrument, bioengineering, or related fields is preferred.
  • Candidates with experience in the following areas will be given priority: (i) solid mechanics, (ii) experimental mechanics, (iii) soft materials, (iv) optical microscopy, (v) laser experiments.

Please visit https://gradschool.utexas.edu/how-to-apply to start your application. Interested candidates are also encouraged to send an email with the title “[Prospective Ph.D. student]” to contact Dr. Jin Yang at jin.yang@austin.utexas.edu. Please briefly describe your academic background and future research interests. Please provide your transcript and CV. Due to the large volume of requests every year, I am most often not able to respond to individual inquiries via email prior to submission of the application.

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Undergraduate Students & Visiting Scholars

Interested undergraduate students and visiting scholars are welcome to contact Dr. Jin Yang directly (email:  jin.yang@austin.utexas.edu). Students can also check this link for other undergraduate research opportunities: https://ugs.utexas.edu/our.

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